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In taking revenge, a man is but even with his enemy; but in passing it over, he is superior.

In taking revenge, a man is but even with his enemy; but in passing it over, he is superior.

Francis Bacon
Forgiveness, Revenge, Anger
Francis Bacon (1765). “The works of Francis Bacon, Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Alban, and Lord High Chancellor of England, in five volumes”, p.515

We read that we ought to forgive our enemies; but we do not read that we ought to forgive our friends.

Francis Bacon
Friendship, Forgiveness, Forgiving
Francis Bacon (1861). “Literary and Professional Works”, p.154

A man that studieth revenge keeps his own wounds green.

Francis Bacon
Forgiveness, Revenge, Anger
'Essays' (1625) 'Of Revenge'

This is certain, that a man that studieth revenge keeps his wounds green, which otherwise would heal and do well.

Francis Bacon
Forgiveness, Revenge, Men
Francis Bacon (1826). “The Works of Francis Bacon, Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Alban and Lord High Chancellor of England: Sylva sylvarum (century IX-X) Physiological remains. Medical remains. Medical receipts. Works moral: Colours of good and evil. Essays of counsels civil and moral. Theological works”, p.253

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